Important Safety Information Enclosed

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1 Important Safety Information Enclosed ShedBoss Safety Pack NOTE: ENSURE YOUR CONSTRUCTION CREW RECEIVES THIS PACK TO COMPLY WITH SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CODE OF PRACTICE

2 Important Safety Information Enclosed Please read this information prior to commencing work on your project This pack contains: a. Important safety guidelines you should read and understand prior to commencing work on your shed b. Information on how to conduct a risk assessment c. Information on the safe removal of the structure should it need to be removed d. Information regarding the care of your shed and a sticker for you to put in your shed once completed It is highly recommended that due to the changing nature of workplace health and safety laws in Australia that you consult prior to the commencement of your project. Any questions regarding this information pack should be directed to the distributor you purchased this structure from or by ing admin@shedboss.com.au Page 2

3 How to conduct a risk assessment As the builder, one of your duties is to identify hazards and assess risks to safety on your premises. To do this effectively, you should conduct a risk assessment prior to the installation of your shed, garage or carport. Why assessing risks at your site is so important. Risk assessments are an essential part of any health and safety procedure because they help you judge the severity of the hazards AND help you determine which ones need attention. What is involved in a risk assessment? A risk assessment involves identifying a hazard to health and safety, assessing it to determine the likelihood that it will result in injury, illness or damage, and then assessing how serious that injury, illness or damage might be, and implementing controls. Here are three key things you need to cover when conducting a risk assessment: 1. Likelihood of the hazard causing injury or illness. You need to assess: The likelihood of injury or illness occurring as a result of exposure to the hazard; How often and for how long will people be exposed to the hazard (i.e. intermittently or continuously?) What specific factors may increase the risk of the injury or illness occurring, e.g. experience, health etc How many people will be exposed to the hazard? 2. Potential severity of the consequences. Here, you will need to assess the particular consequences and potential severity of any injury or illness that could occur as a result of the risk. 3. Adequacy of your existing control measures. Ask yourself what control measures are already in place and whether they are sufficient to either eliminate or adequately control the risk. If you work your way through these three considerations for each task that has the potential to create an incident, you will be able to ascertain the level of priority that needs to be given when addressing these risks. Page 3

4 Simple Risk Matrix RISK MATRIX Consequence of risk Minor Moderate Major Likelihood of injury/risk Likely Possible Unlikely Risk Treatment Key Intolerable Risk Level. IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED. Tolerable Risk Level. RISK MUST BE REDUCED SO FAR AS IS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE. Broadly Acceptable Risk Level. MONITOR AND FURTHER REDUCE AS FAR AS IS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE. To best understand risk this matrix shows the easiest way to work out which risks need to be attended to as a matter of priority. A risk that is likely and has a major consequence (red) would require immediate attention whereas a risk that is unlikely and would have only minor consequence can be addressed at a later stage. Page 4

5 Installation and handling risk matrix and mitigation Over-riding principles: All work site injuries are preventable Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)* Always conduct a risk assessment before commencing work Never work alone Never work at heights without a control mechanism in place Understand appropriate hierarchy of control Site safety/ excavation Working at heights What hazards are encountered when doing the task? Slip or fall in excavation area Trip or fall over materials on site Electrocution Falls Slips/trips Brittle surfaces skylights Falling/dropped materials/tools What risks do these pose to the health and safety? Cuts, breaks Electrocution/burns Injury or death Ladder safety Slips, or falls Serious injury Head injury How are these hazards and risks controlled? Wear correct PPE* Physical barrier around materials and excavation Adequate signage Consult Dial Before You Dig or phone 1100 Exclusion zones Wear correct harnessing and/or fall arrest device Wear hard hat with chin strap (PPE)* Use certified elevated work platforms Work from the ground where possible Set exclusion zones Suitable footwear (PPE)* Follow ladder/harness manufacturers directions Check for overhead power lines Follow ladder manufacturers guidelines Secure ladder correctly PPE* (hard hat with chin strap) Further reference material Various codes of practice Code of practice managing the risk of falls at workplaces Refer to skylight manufacturers website for information on skylight safety Various codes of practice Page 5

6 What hazards are encountered when doing the task? What risks do these pose to the health and safety? How are these hazards and risks controlled? Further reference material Power tools Sudden force when using cutting or drilling tools Hand/arm vibration Electrical currents Swarf (metal filings) in the eyes Muscular/skeletal damage Electrocution Cuts/abrasions/ lacerations Eye damage Follow manufacturers directions Have tools tested and tagged as required by law Correct PPE* (safety glasses) Visit the tool manufacturers website for detailed instructions and MSDS information sheets Code of Practice managing electrical risks in the workplace Always refer to manufacturers website for correct personal protective equipment recommended when using tools Manual/ material handling Handling delivered shed components Lifting/twisting Muscular/skeletal damage Cuts/lacerations Strains Crush injuries Wear correct PPE* Correct lifting procedures Lifting aids Reduce repetitive movements Code of practice hazardous manual tasks Always refer to manufacturers guidelines when using lifting aids Trip hazards Trips Falls Broken bones Muscular damage Head injuries Ensure site is kept in tidy order Clearly mark storage areas and walkways Keep electrical cords secured and out of the way (use cordless where possible) Various codes of practice Construction site noise Exposure to power tools Vehicle noise Hearing damage Follow manufacturers guidelines Wear correct PPE* (ear plugs) Code of practice managing the risk of falls at workplaces Refer to skylight manufacturers website for information on skylight safety Demolition/ relocation Removal or relocation of your shed Refer to Codes of Practice listed Refer to Code of Practice Demolition Work Follow safety procedures as above For further information of demolition or relocation of your shed please Page 6

7 *Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Cut resistant gloves Cut rating minimum 3 Hard hat with chin strap when working at heights Safety glasses Long sleeve shirt hi visibility preferred Fall arrest system/fall protection when working at heights Safety boots Page 7